The cast of Twin Peaks have filmed a video of support for co-creator David Lynch following his shock departure from the show.

It was revealed on Sunday that he would not be working on Showtime's programme anymore due to financial concerns, and the stars have gathered to demand his return.

In a video posted by Mädchen Amick on Facebook, the likes of Sherilyn Fenn, Dana Ashbrook, Peggy Lipton and James Marshall have voiced their support.

Filmmaker David Lynch speaks onstage during the David Lynch Foundation's DLF Live presents "The Music Of David Lynch" at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on April 1, 2015 in Los Angeles, California (Image: Getty)

The clip sees the cast explain exactly what "Twin Peaks without David Lynch is like".

Suggestions include "a girl without a secret", "a dog without a bark" and "a motorcycle without its rider".

The film-maker and co-creator of the original 1990's show took to Twitter and Facebook to tell fans he won't be part of the project "because not enough money was being offered to do the script the way I felt it needed to be done".

Despite his exit, Lynch says he hopes the cult TV show can continue without him.

He wrote: "Dear Facebook Friends, Showtime did not pull the plug on Twin Peaks. After 1 year and 4 months of negotiations, I left because not enough money was offered to do the script the way I felt it needed to be done. This weekend I started to call actors to let them know I would not be directing.

"Twin Peaks may still be very much alive at Showtime. I love the world of Twin Peaks and wish things could have worked out differently."